[Drbhavesh]

Originally Posted by McLaren Rulez

Hello doctors,

I've now had five days in a row where my right ear feels blocked and I have reduced hearing from it. This has happened before (always with the same ear) but it would normally pop within an hour or two of waking up.

I've tried yawning, pinching my nose and breathing out, etc. to no avail. Today, I poured a couple of drops of almond oil into the ear (following advice from https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/earwax-build-up/) but it hasn't had enough time in there to work.

There is no pain and sometimes, I hear a high pitched ringing in the ear. Should I continue to wait it out and try the oil treatment or is there anything to worry about?

Thank you!

Have you ever consulted any ENT doctor for this? If not I suggest you do now. Two most common reasons are 1) Ear wax 2) middle ear infection.

Have you had any recent cold/throat infection? Because it can easily travel to middle ear.

In both the cases, you need to go to a doctor and have him look. Till the diagnosis is made, I suggest not to try any home remedies.

[aditya.86]

Originally Posted by McLaren Rulez

Hello doctors,

I've now had five days in a row where my right ear feels blocked and I have reduced hearing from it. This has happened before (always with the same ear) but it would normally pop within an hour or two of waking up.

I've tried yawning, pinching my nose and breathing out, etc. to no avail. Today, I poured a couple of drops of almond oil into the ear (following advice from https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/earwax-build-up/) but it hasn't had enough time in there to work.

There is no pain and sometimes, I hear a high pitched ringing in the ear. Should I continue to wait it out and try the oil treatment or is there anything to worry about?

Thank you!

Had the same problem recently. Right ear got blocked and the symptoms were same as yours.

Since i am familiar with ear wax and have dealt with it before, used Soliwax drops, 3 drops thrice a day for around 4-5 days and went to the ENT.

The ENT checked and cleaned out my right ear and also confirmed that there is wax build up in the left ear too.

Using Soliwax on the left ear now and will go get it cleaned sometime this week.

Try this and you should be fine.

Note: Do not use earbuds to clean your ear ever.

[Drbhavesh]

Originally Posted by rohan_iitr

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I am noticing that by evening my energy levels are extremely low - even after I reach home and take out the mask. (I have pre-existing conditions - hypertension and hypothyroidism, and taking medication for them)

Also, towards the evening I start getting a sensation of blocked nose, even though it is not actually blocked. My other colleagues also are complaining of the same.

Could the above be happening because of prolonged usage of mask ? I am using 3M Dust/Mist Respirator 8710IN+ mask. I wash it by dipping in diluted dettol solution for some time, followed by dipping in water.

Another problem I am facing is that my eyes are getting dry because the air which I exhale is seeping from the top portion of the mask (the lower portion is almost air tight) and going right into my eyes. I am keeping my eyes shut for a few seconds, every few minutes to provide some relief. Any remedy for this ?

Rohan

1) Check you blood pressure every morning and evening when you are in relaxed condition and see if there is any fluctuation. If you have not checked you thyroid in last 3 months, please consult your doctor and do it. Till you go to your doctor, you can try following thing.

2) Take a bottle of ORS with you to the office. It is possible that because you are sitting at room temperature and it's summer, you may be losing water and electrolytes from your body which in turn may cause body pain and weakness. Electro choice is a 200ml frooty type of drink available in every Apollo pharmacy which I use when I get tired of wearing PPE in my shift. You can try this for few days and see if makes any change.

3) It is possible that inhaling through mask may be causing blocked nose. Also, don't wash your mask with dettol. Best solution according to me is, use a cloth mask or just use or hankie. You can put a regular 3 ply mask above it for an extra precaution. If you still want to use a respirator mask, go with any foldable one like 3M 9004IN.

4) For dryness of your eyes, you can use over the counter eye drops like I-tone or refresh eye drops. Put 2 drops in both eyes, when you feel uncomfortable. Alternatively, you can wash your eyes with cold water.

[McLaren Rulez]

Originally Posted by Drbhavesh

Have you ever consulted any ENT doctor for this? If not I suggest you do now. Two most common reasons are 1) Ear wax 2) middle ear infection.

Thank you for the advice! Regarding you question, I have not recently had a cold or throat infection.

I am abroad and clinics in my area are closed for non-emergency treatment due to COVID-19. Pharmacists are open though. Do you think it's best to head to a pharamcy and get advice from them?

[Drbhavesh]

Originally Posted by McLaren Rulez

Thank you for the advice! Regarding you question, I have not recently had a cold or throat infection.

I am abroad and clinics in my area are closed for non-emergency treatment due to COVID-19. Pharmacists are open though. Do you think it's best to head to a pharamcy and get advice from them?

Yeah, I think that would be the best thing to do. Ask the pharmacist if there is anyway to look into your ears. The instrument is called otoscope. Any person with basic medical knowledge can do it. By examining your ears, it will be clear what to do next. Which city you are in? In some cities you may be able to find an in house doctor at the pharmacy.

[McLaren Rulez]

Originally Posted by Drbhavesh

Yeah, I think that would be the best thing to do. Ask the pharmacist if there is anyway to look into your ears. The instrument is called otoscope. Any person with basic medical knowledge can do it. By examining your ears, it will be clear what to do next. Which city you are in? In some cities you may be able to find an in house doctor at the pharmacy.

Will do. I'm in London and I don't think the pharmacies here have in house doctors but hopefully, the pharmacist can still do something.

Thank you for your help!

[Drbhavesh]

Originally Posted by McLaren Rulez

Will do. I'm in London and I don't think the pharmacies here have in house doctors but hopefully, the pharmacist can still do something.

Thank you for your help!

In Mayfair there is a Gould pharmacy where I know they have an in house doctor. You can Google the address. In current situation I don't know if they still have. The owner is Gujarati and helpful. They might be able to help you.

[Thad E Ginathom]

Originally Posted by McLaren Rulez

Will do. I'm in London and I don't think the pharmacies here have in house doctors but hopefully, the pharmacist can still do something.

No, they will not have in-house doctors, but in these days (decades, I don't mean the current virus situation) pharmacists territory has extended into giving advice as well as just selling medicines. Otherwise you will have to go to a GP, who will examine your ears with
the said device. A simple infection, etc, they will prescribe; otherwise they will refer you to a hospital, and getting that appointment may take quite a while.

[RJ555]

Originally Posted by deemash

Dear Doctors,

On May 12th I did RCT for one of my tooth. The doc prescribed one antibiotic Riteozefi-DT 200 and Zerodol-SP., both 1-0-1. I am taking it, but on May 13th onwards I feel moderate pain from inside of my tooth. Today (May 14th)is the last day of my antibiotic and pain killer dose. Still I encounter some pain from inside the tooth.

When I checked with doc, he said it is just normal and the pain will subside in a day or two.

My question to all doctors in this forum is how long does it take to get rid off this pain. Kindly advice. Thanks!

I am not a doctor, but advise from my wife whose a dentist.
Referring the symptoms specified, it may take a week also for the pain to subside completely, avoid taking extreme cold or hot stuff and preferably avoid chewing on that side and no hard food. Basically no pressure on the treated tooth. Unless until you experience severe pain or swelling, need not worry. If pain persists, you may have to visit your dentist and get an Xray done to check if there is any missed out canal or infection.

[McLaren Rulez]

Originally Posted by Drbhavesh

In Mayfair there is a Gould pharmacy where I know they have an in house doctor. You can Google the address. In current situation I don't know if they still have. The owner is Gujarati and helpful. They might be able to help you.

Wow, never expected that kind of detailed knowledge of London's pharmacies on this forum. I walked over to the nearest one instead and got some Otex drops. Unfortunately, they did not have an otoscope but seemed confident that it was just earwax and that it should go away in a few days.

[Thad E Ginathom]

Thirty years a Londoner... and a pharmacy with an in-house doc is something completely new to me!

Here we go. As I suspected when I started to think about it, it is a private medical facility --- which may mean that if you need to ask the price you can't afford it!

Doctors Consultation up to 30 minutes: £95.00

Doctors Consultation up to 60 minutes: £150.00

You pays your money and takes your choice.

Our walk-in London practice offers a high level of service to residents of the many hotels in the Park Lane, Grosvenor Square and Knightsbridge areas as well as multinational companies and embassies.

There! No doubt they can afford it.

Frankly, though, for a visitor to UK from abroad who is not entitled to NHS treatment, it might compare with fees charged to private patients by NHS GPs. I don't know, back then I was entitled, although now I am not.

[Drbhavesh]

Originally Posted by McLaren Rulez

Wow, never expected that kind of detailed knowledge of London's pharmacies on this forum. I walked over to the nearest one instead and got some Otex drops. Unfortunately, they did not have an otoscope but seemed confident that it was just earwax and that it should go away in a few days.

I have been to London many times and I stay in mayfair. Once a wanted some medicines and a friend suggested me that pharmacy. I went there and found out about the doctor.

[McLaren Rulez]

Originally Posted by Drbhavesh

I have been to London many times and I stay in mayfair. Once a wanted some medicines and a friend suggested me that pharmacy. I went there and found out about the doctor.

Originally Posted by Thad E Ginathom

it is a private medical facility

That makes sense. In any case, I am entitled to NHS treatment plus taking the Central Line these days is a bit like traveling on a mofussil bus - social distancing is impossible!

[Surprise]

Originally Posted by Deep Blue

Walking and light running should not be a problem. What you need to avoid is lifting heavy weights. Constipation also needs to be avoided, as straining would increase the pressure within the abdomen and push the hernia.

I have experienced pain in the groin area while performing certain yoga postures (contraction of abdominal region). It just came once, stayed for 2 days & disappeared on its own. This was some 8 months ago.

Same issue resurfaced last week, but the pain got aggravated while going to bed & feels completely okay, if I stand up. No lumps anywhere in the groin region in laid back or standing postures.

Visited a doc & after check ups, he did mention its early signs of Hernia. Advised not to lift weight or any exercise that puts pressure on Abdominal region.

Later i realised, i have been pushing myself on a treadmill (running) for the past one week on alternative days plus doing planks & the pain on my groin region surfaced.

Is it advisable to quit running/doing planks/certain yoga posture not to worsen the condition? Are there any methods/lifestyle to minimise or cure the condition? Pls advise

[Deep Blue]

Originally Posted by Surprise

Same issue resurfaced last week, but the pain got aggravated while going to bed & feels completely okay, if I stand up. No lumps anywhere in the groin region in laid back or standing postures.

Had you stopped and restarted exercises/yoga recently or suddenly increased the intensity of exercises? In that case, it is more likely to be just muscle pain or maybe a pull or strain. You need to go easy a bit or stop the particular exercises till the pain resolves and then restart on a slower and gradual pace.
You can get back to running/planks/yoga once the pain subsides.
Lifting weights may be avoided if it indeed is a hernia.
Pain is not a common early sign in a hernia. What we look for is called a "cough impulse". You can consult a General surgeon if symptoms persist.